Polynemidae

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A group of tropical sea fish with long threadlike rays on the side fins

noun
/ˌpɒlɪˈnɛmɪdeɪ/

Specialized

: Polinémidos

The Polynemidae family is distinguished by separate threadlike rays extending from their pectoral fins.

Examples

Several species within Polynemidae are important for commercial and subsistence fishing.
Members of Polynemidae are commonly found in warm, coastal waters around the world.
The Polynemidae family includes several species of threadfins.
Many Polynemidae are found in tropical waters.
The Polynemidae family includes various species known for their distinct long, threadlike fin rays.
Many fish in the Polynemidae family thrive in warm coastal regions, making them popular among anglers.
Species from the Polynemidae family are often recognized by their unique pectoral fin structures.

Surface Forms

Polynemidae singular

Polynemidaes plural

Morphology

Polynemidae = Polynemus (opaque) = Polynemus + idae

Formed by attaching the specialized taxonomic suffix '-idae' to the genus name 'Polynemus'; this family-name formation is specialized and not transparently interpretable by general learners.

Etymology

Polynemidae comes from Greek parts poly- 'many' and nema 'thread', plus -idae 'family'. The fish in this family have many long, thread-like rays on their pectoral fins, so the name means 'many threads' and helps you remember their thin, threadlike fin rays.